Admission & test scores

Mercer University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1160–1350 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 30. Mercer University admits 69% of applicants — moderately selective. 82% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1160–1350middle half of admits
ACT midpoint30admitted students
Acceptance rate69%moderately selective
First-year retention82%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1160
Average
1271
75th percentile
1350

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1160 and a quarter above 1350. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 4,500.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Rollins College Winter Park, Florida 1271 — 48% $60,580
University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon 1272 — 88% $16,137
University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, Virginia 1272 29 80% $14,640
University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida 1269 28 40% $6,368
Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan 1269 26 85% $16,458
George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia 1274 28 87% $14,220

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Mercer University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Mercer University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1350 on the SAT, with an average of 1271. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Mercer University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 30.
How hard is it to get into Mercer University?
Mercer University admits 69% of applicants, which is moderately selective. Of those who enrol, 82% return for a second year.
Does Mercer University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
What it costs Student loan record Debt vs graduate salary Highest SAT universities Highest acceptance rates SAT & ACT preparation

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.